Convergent Design Apollo Option Recorder Firmware 2017.06.1706 Download

Posted at November 5, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Convergent Design Apollo Option Recorder Firmware 2017.06.1706 Description

NEW FEATURES: APOLLO & APOLLO OPTION (ODYSSEY7Q+/7Q)

Quad-HD: Avid DNxHD .Mov Support
- Simultaneously record up to four streams of Avid DNxHD 220 or 145Mb.
- 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- 1080i 50, 59.94;
- 720p 50, 59.94, 60
- Note: Activation Key required (free) to enable Quad-HD DNxHD .Mov Support.

Quad-HD Quad-Split: Timecode Option
- Option to “deselect” or select a Timecode window which is baked into the Quad-Split recorded image in Quad-HD Apple ProRes, or Avid DNxHD Recordings.

NEW FEATURES: ODYSSEY RAW BUNDLE (ODYSSEY7Q+/7Q)

Panasonic Varicam LT 2k/ HD 240p Support
- Record RAW in CinemaDNG from the Panasonic Varicam LT
- Variframe Supported from 2->240 fps
- HD LT RAW -> HD CinemaDNG 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 100, 120, 200, 240
- 2K LT RAW -> 2K CinemaDNG 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 100, 120, 200, 240

NEW FEATURES: ODYSSEY ( ODYSSEY7Q+/7Q/)

HD DNxHD .Mov Support
- Single Channel Recording to Avid DNxHD 4:2:2 at 220 or 145 Mb.
- 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- 1080i 50, 59.94; 720p 50, 59.94, 60
- 720p 50, 59.94
- Note: Activation Key required (free) to enable HD DNxHD .Mov Support.

NEW FEATURES: ALL MODELS (APOLLO, ODYSSEY7Q+/7Q/7)

8-Channel Audio / 2-Channel Audio Selection
- Selection is now available for Embedded Audio to be either 8-Channel or 2-Channel in various record modes including: HD/2K Apple ProRes, HD Avid DNxHD, 4K/UHD Apple ProRes, Quad HD Apple ProRes, and Quad HD Avid DNxHD
- Note: 8-channel audio not available in RAW, RAW->Apple ProRes, DPX, or Apple ProRes 4444 modes

FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS

Apollo
- FIXED 2:3 Pulldown Support
- FIXED Audio issue found with QT files and Telestream
- IMPROVED Source Naming added to XML file

Odyssey RAW Bundle
- FIXED Rare Canon RAW -> Apple ProRes frame issue
- FIXED Rare CanonRAW -> Random Touches
- FIXED Rare ARRIRAW -> Random Touches
- FIXED Sony 4k 100/120 fps burst -> HD/2K Apple Prores half length recording
- IMPROVED Playback Scrubbing artifacts of RAW recordings

All Devices
- FIXED Apple Prores Playback Scrubbing artifact in lower right corner.
- FIXED Issues associated with Computer Generated Images
- FIXED occasional black playback in Apple Prores
- FIXED corruption issue when new generation Samsung 850 EVO drive
- IMPROVED Voltage Display Accuracy.
- IMPROVED Dual 6G SDI Support.
- IMPROVED Playback Quality with all Apple ProRes recordings
- IMPROVED Detection of 4K 50/60p signals.
- RESTORE DEFAULTS: Is now automatically performed on power-up immediately after a firmware update (a dialog alerts user when this happens). Please note settings before updating, and adjust settings as needed after updating.

SOFTWARE

CD Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD Transfer Tool 3.0 (Updated)
- Support Added for Avid DNxHD Files, Note DNxHD recordings will not work with previous transfer tool.
- Windows and Mac versions available
- Avid DNxHD .MOV NLE Support
- Avid DNxHD .MOV AMA Support
- Avid DNxHD .MOV File Support with QuickTime Player 7: “Avid Codec LE” must be installed on systems you wish to play Avid DNxHD files in Quicktime Player (Mac or PC) .

KNOWN ISSUES v2017.06.1706

Audio
- When playing back short 50/60p files if “Skip Frames” is not set, audio static can occur. Recorded files are unaffected.
- Occasionally the SDI/HDMI outputs can exhibit static in the audio. To correct, perform a RESET then reselect desired settings.

Play
- Canon RAW playback may be jumpy. To correct, select a point within the clip and press PLAY. If this does not correct issue, deselect clip then reselect.
- DPX 2K 12 Bit RGB 444 Playback will result in scrambled playback, Recorded files are uneffective.
- Occasionally when switching between playback and record “Can’t record Check SSD’s may occur” when recording Quad DNxHD, to remedy power the unit off then back on.

Record
- Pixel Zoom, Vectorscope, and Spot Meter are disabled during record in Quad-HD, Dual-HD, Dual-4K, and 2K High Speed Apple ProRes to avoid recording errors.
- Record spanning from SSD 2 back to SSD 1 is no longer supported.
- 1.5G-SDI Quad-Link for 4K/UHD up to 30p is no longer supported (use 3G-SDI Dual-Link). 3G-SDI Quad-Link for 4K/UHD up to 60p is supported.
- In rare cases when switching frame rates on the FS700, a false camera trigger may occur, resulting in a 1 second file.
- When recording Sony FS 4K RAW-> 4K/UHD Apple ProRes at 50/59.94p, using Pixel Zoom will shift image on OLED. Recorded files are unaffected.
- In Canon RAW, in rare cases Odyssey may misinterpret frame rate changes on the camera. To correct, toggle in and out of Playback, or remove and reconnect SDI A input.
- In IO 4K RAW, when powered off the camera will revert to 4K30p. To set to 4K60p, disconnect SDI C on Odyssey, change camera setting to 4K60p, then reconnect SDI C.
- ARRI 6G-SDI not currently supported. BlackMagic Design 6G-SDI is supported.
- In FS RAW, occasionally in 2K High Speed RAW->Apple ProRes 100/120/200/240, the audio recorded will be static. To correct, switch out of and then return to this record mode.
- Varicam LT RAW, Variframe should not be changed during recording.
- Varicam LT RAW, and ARRIRAW Variframe Support minimum 2 fps difference required between Output and Sensor Frame Rate. IE (24/25 not supported, when using Varifame.

Apollo
- In Apollo mode, when using LTC In timecode source, cameras must be genlocked to prevent timecode drift.
- In Apollo mode, when using Pixel Zoom, on-screen camera angle labels may not be correctly aligned.
- In Apollo mode, Anamorphic Desqueeze is not available.
- Apollo / Apollo Option AV Align feature is not supported with Avid DNxHD Quad HD Recordings.
- Apollo Dual-4K does not support loss of source. If either video signal is lost the recording will stop.
- In Apollo Mode, Camera Trigger from Master Input B not functional.
- In Apollo Mode, Master Camera does not affect Analog Audio. If selected, Analog Audio is always sent to Input A and Quad-Split/Live-Switch.
- In Apollo mode, occasionally when playing back A,B,C,D + Live Switch the image will appear incorrect (inverted or wrong colors on one or more of the video outputs). To correct, RESET the the unit.

Other
- The Following is Not Supported with Avid DNxHD
- Avid DNxHD MXF based file recording (Op1a or Avid OPAtom )
- Avid DNxHR
- Avid DNxHD 4444 Support
- Dual HD Recording to Avid DNxHD
- Monitor 1 Record 1 HD Recording to Avid DNxHD
- 4K Titan Raw Extract to Avid DNxHD
- FSRAw Titan Raw Extract to Avid DNxHD
- Canon RAW to Avid DNxHR 4K / UHD
- FS RAW to Avid DNxHR and Avid DNxHD (4K/UHD/2K/HD)
- FS RAW High Speed to Avid DNxHD
- Files recorded with previous firmware builds not compatible with 2017.06.1706
- During firmware update the OLED display may go black. To correct, connect a video signal to SDI A IN.
- Migrating from some previous firmware, after a firmware update various setting may not take effect until the selection is altered and then reset back to the desired selection. It is recommend that ALL USERS do a FACTORY RESET after the firmware update is complete.
- Camera Trigger is now passed through to SDI outputs. A device utilizing the trigger signal will have a momentary interruption in the video signal at the end of each recording. This interruption will not be recorded.
- Panasonic GH4 firmware v2.4 is recommended for correct Camera Trigger function with Odyssey/Apollo

ODYSSEY/APOLLO FIRMWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS:

To update firmware on an Odyssey or Apollo device, a Convergent Design SSD or a qualified 3rd party SSD must be used. Note that previously recorded files will not be playable on the unit once updated, so all files on the SSD and any other SSDs must be downloaded before updating.

1. ERASE & FORMAT the SSD on an Odyssey or Apollo.
2. Mount this SSD to a computer using an SSD adapter/reader to USB-3 or Thunderbolt.
3. Click DOWNLOAD NOW button on this page to download the Firmware Update to a folder on the computer. Do not download directly to the SSD. Convergent Design recommends a copy of the firmware update be maintained on the computer for possible future use.
4. On a Windows computer, unzip the download. Open the unzipped folder.
5. On a Mac, the download will automatically unzip. Open the folder.
6. Within the download folder, copy the }Odyssey_Update{ folder from your computer to the root director of the SSD. This may also be shown as a }CD_Update{ folder.
- Copy to the root directory; do NOT copy it into the }Clips{________Odyssey folder.
- Copy the complete }CD_Update{ folder; do NOT copy individual files within the folder.
- Copy only the }CD_Update{ folder, do NOT copy the entire contents of the folder download.
Note that the download’s other content includes useful software, instructions and manuals.
7. Dismount the SSD from the computer and insert into Odyssey or Apollo.
8. Power on Odyssey or Apollo.
- A notice will appear recommending the use of AC power as the firmware update can take up to 45 minutes to complete.
- There are CANCEL and OK buttons at the bottom of the OLED screen, but the update will proceed automatically after 30 seconds.
- During update a progress bar indicates how the update is proceeding, but in some cases the OLED screen will go black.
- If this should happen, the update is still in progress so the device should be allowed to continue for one hour, then power cycled (see below).
- Plugging a signal into SDI A IN will sometimes correct this issue.
9. When the progress bar reaches 100%, remove the SSD from the unit and power down.
10. Power on the unit. When it completes booting, insert the same SSD.
11. The Firmware Update notice will appear again. Press CANCEL.
12. ERASE & FORMAT the SSD.
NOTE: It is recommended that all users do a factory reset after the firmware update is complete.

About Digital Camera Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device's overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera's firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device's performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera's firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn't intended to be destructive, but still, it's best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don't use the camera's buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device's update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product's installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will boost your camera's performance.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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